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Pharmaceutical Intermediate β-Naphthol

High-purity β-Naphthol used as a building block in synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like naphthol AS derivatives qualifies for tariff item 2907.15.00 as a pure monophenol under Chapter 29, excluding finished drugs. It is a separate chemically defined compound under note 1(a).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Related Products under Tariff item 2907.15.00

1-Naphthol

1-Naphthol is a monophenolic compound derived from naphthalene, classified under tariff item 2907.15.00 as a naphthol. It is a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a).

1-Naphthol-3,6-Disulfonic Acid (H Acid precursor salt)

1-Naphthol-3,6-Disulfonic Acid (H Acid precursor salt) is a disulfonic acid salt of 1-naphthol, captured under tariff item 2907.15.00 as a naphthol salt. It is an intermediate for H-acid used in reactive dyes, and meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound.

1-Naphthol Technical Grade

1-Naphthol technical grade is a separate chemically defined organic compound (C10H7OH) that falls under tariff item 2907.15.00 as a monophenol naphthol. It is used as an intermediate for antioxidants, rubber chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, and qualifies under Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a chemically defined compound.

2-Naphthol

2-Naphthol, also known as β-naphthol, is a key monophenol in the naphthols category under tariff item 2907.15.00. This separate chemically defined compound serves as a critical intermediate for azo dyes, antioxidants, and rubber chemicals, meeting Chapter 29 note 1(a).

CAS 90-15-3 α-Naphthol Powder

CAS 90-15-3 identified α-Naphthol powder falls under tariff item 2907.15.00 as a pure monophenol naphthol, used in pharmaceutical synthesis of beta-blockers and antiseptics. Its chemical purity ensures classification within Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound.

Cosmetic Grade 2-Naphthol Powder

Ultra-pure β-Naphthol powder for use in cosmetic antioxidant formulations as a chemical intermediate remains under tariff item 2907.15.00 as a pure monophenol not excluded by end-use. It meets Chapter 29 note 1(a) as a separate chemically defined compound.